From Scratch Pizza Sauce
Elevate your homemade pizza game with this rich and flavorful From Scratch Pizza Sauce, crafted from the freshest ingredients for an authentic taste. Bursting with robust Roma or San Marzano tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of earthy, herbaceous, and subtly sweet flavors. A quick sauté in olive oil highlights each ingredient, while slow simmering ensures a thick, velvety texture that clings beautifully to your pizza dough. Customizable with optional sugar for added sweetness or a hint of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, this versatile sauce is ready in just 45 minutes and stores well for future meals. Whether you're making a classic Margherita or a bold veggie-loaded pie, this homemade pizza sauce is the ultimate foundation for restaurant-quality results.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Fresh tomatoes (Roma or San Marzano preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Start by preparing the fresh tomatoes: score an 'X' on the bottom of each tomato with a sharp knife and place them in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Immediately transfer them to an ice water bath. Once cooled, peel off the skins and dice the tomatoes finely.
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the diced tomatoes to the saucepan along with the tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
Stir in the chopped basil leaves, dried oregano, sugar (if using), salt, and crushed red pepper flakes (optional). Adjust seasonings to taste as needed.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it cook, uncovered, for about 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and allow the sauce to thicken.
Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove it from the heat. For a smoother texture, you can use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender and process until smooth.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using it on your pizza. This sauce can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1239 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2144 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
